Viper (rapper)

Viper
Carter in 2015
Background information
Also known as
  • Lee Dogg
  • Rapper Viper
  • Viper the Rapper
  • Viper the Unbreakable
  • Cobra
  • Diemondback
  • Vipes
  • J-Ride
  • DieManback
Born
Lee Arthur Carter

(1971-10-07) October 7, 1971
El Dorado, Arkansas, US
OriginHouston, Texas, US
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
Years active1997–present
Labels
  • Rhyme Tyme
  • Chamber 38
  • Outsider Records
  • Broken Machine Films
  • Niceful Records

Lee Arthur Carter (born October 7, 1971), known professionally by his stage name Viper, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. He is regarded as one of the originators of cloud rap.

Viper began releasing music in 2003, originally under the name Lee Dogg. He released the album You'll Cowards Don't Even Smoke Crack in 2008; it gained popularity in 2013 and became an Internet meme.

Carter was arrested on January 4, 2024, and initially charged with kidnapping a woman in his garage; these charges were later dropped for sexual assault and fraud charges, to which Carter pled guilty in 2025. He is currently serving a 15-year sentence and will not be eligible for parole until 2031.

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